RBC | Over the years I’ve learned that many of life’s little clichés exist for a reason. Oftentimes there is a grain, or even a boulder, of truth packed into those tiny nuggets of wisdom. The cliché I’ve been stuck on this week is, “when one door closes, another opens.”[Read More…]
Opinion
The anonymous elephant in the room
RBC | It’s not difficult to stay anonymous if you never leave home, even in a town of 2,500. This is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because, “who is that random weird lady falling up the stairs at Town Hall?” is much preferred to, “Caitlin R.[Read More…]
{Editor’s Column} Sigh away, it’s good for you
Reporter 1: You’re full of sighs today. Reporter 2: That’s just how I breathe now.” That quote comes from an entertaining Facebook page I’ve followed for several years called “Overheard in the Newsroom.” They post pithy comments and quotes that have been, or could be, heard in a newsroom. Some[Read More…]
Colorado Gives Day helps support MEF
Dear Editor: The work of the Meeker Education Foundation (MEF) can be supported through Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 4, 2018. This online, statewide event is sponsored by Community First Foundation and FirstBank. All listed charities on ColoradoGives.org, including the Meeker Education Foundation, have met Community First Foundation’s high standards and[Read More…]
Thanks to PMC; get your flu shot!
Dear Editor: Thank you to Dr. Anderson, Heather Wood and the staff at the ER for taking such good care of me when I came to visit and fell through the cracks. I really appreciate PMC’s emergency staff. If you have not taken your flu shot, take it! Sandy Shimko[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for handmade quilt
Dear Editor: With sincere heartfelt appreciation, I wish to thank Peggy Shults, Twila Morris and the Meeker 4-H Sewing Club for the beautiful handmade quilt they made for our new baby. I sure enjoyed the time I spent as the 4-H sewing leader and am grateful for all the kids[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Nov. 27
RANGELY | Then Community Networking Meeting is fast approaching. Please join us on No. 27from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be CNCC’s Instruction Department. The college would like to take this time to gain insight from community member regarding our current programs as well as programs the community would like CNCC[Read More…]
Letter: Epsilon Chi celebrates successful ESA bazaar
Dear Editor: The Epsilon Chi Chapter of ESA would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our donors, helpers and volunteers at our annual Holiday Bazaar held on Nov. 11. This Bazaar could not have happened without your help. Parkview Elementary has allowed us to use their[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: The grateful pessimist
For brief periods in my life I’ve attempted to be an optimist—someone who expects the best, is hopeful for the future and has faith in the good of humanity in general. Optimism is supposed to be good for you, mentally and physically. My forays into optimism never last long. Circumstances[Read More…]
Guest Column: Record voter turnout
RBC | I would like to thank all of the Rio Blanco County citizens who voted in the 2018 General Election. There are 4,018 active voters in this county and 3,128 of you voted. That comes to a higher than usual 77.8 percent turnout. I have compiled a spreadsheet showing[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Bad weather driving
RBC | It’s that time of year again, which means snow storms are on the horizon. Bad weather isn’t all that bad, because with it comes all of the fun activities we like to do in Colorado such as skiing, sledding, skiing, hiking, and skiing/snowboarders. I joke about the ski[Read More…]
Letter: Kudos to BLM
Dear Editor: Last summer my husband and I took our two grandsons, Nico, 8, and Asher, 5, Goodson, to Dinosaur National Monument to visit the Dinosaur Museum and to camp for a few days. On the way back while camping, Nico found a “dinosaur tooth” along the river bank. He[Read More…]